Parish Newsletter- 2nd April 2023

Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist
Come and find Peace in the Lord
Monday & Friday – 5.00-6.00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday – after 7.30pm Mass to 9.00pm.
All are welcome!

Please pray for the soul of Myrtle Kelly, The Green; recently deceased

May the celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection strengthen our faith in God’s Goodness touching our lives, helping us to bear the struggles of life, giving us meaning and hope. May the Light of Christ shine in our hearts bringing hope to others around us.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.
The account of the Passion is a vivid story with a variety of characters and much action. Any one scene within the story can provide us with much food for reflection and prayer. Keep in mind that one of the aims in reflecting on the passage is to discover the GOOD NEWS the story has for us. Here are just a few general pointers for prayer. The identity of Jesus is revealed as the Messiah and the Son of God, not with a display of human power, but as one who was prepared to suffer unto death to show us how our God loves us. How does the Passion story speak to you as a revelation of how God loves you? When has the willingness of another person to go to great lengths on your behalf been an eye-opener of his/her love for you. Jesus gives us an example of patient endurance and faithfulness in suffering. Suffering is something we all encounter. It is not something that anyone likes but sometimes we cope with it better than others. What have you found helps you to cope better with suffering? As you read through the narrative of the Passion where do you find yourself resonating with a character in the action? Is there any message there for you that is life-giving?

Dates For the Diary!
First Communion: May 7th – Scoil Bhride @ 11.30am
May 14th – Scoil Phroinsias Naofa @ 11.30am
May 21st – Horseleap & Streamstown @ 10.00am
Blessing of Graves: Clara – Sunday 28th May @ 3.00pm
Horseleap – Sunday 28th May @ 4.00pm

The Chrism Mass, where the Oil of the Sacraments are blessed and the priests of the diocese renew their vows, takes place on Wednesday 5th April @ 7.00pm in the Cathedral in Mullingar with refreshments afterwards in the Parish Centre. All welcome.

Clara Library: Arts & Crafts for children up to 7years, Thursday 6th April @ 11.00am. Story time for toddlers Tuesday 11th April @11.00am.

Daffodil Day in Clara: Thanks to all who helped and supported the Irish Cancer Society on Friday 24th March. €2,365 was collected for this worthy cause.

ARE YOU, OR IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, LIVING WITH A LONG-TERM HEALTH CONDITION? If so, then you may be interested in the ‘Living Well Programme’ A Free Online, 6 week programme for adults living with long term health conditions, such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart conditions, stroke and others. To book a place contact Aine on (041) 6850676 / (087) 1140371 or www.hse.ie/livingwell

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 (1st-6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It will be a massive week-long event, with Pope Francis, for young Catholics (aged 18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. You are invited to come along and meet for an information gathering about World Youth Day at the Trim Parish Pastoral Centre at 7.00pm on Friday 27th January. For more details see www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost €650 approx. All expenses included. To book contact

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: will take place on 13th August accompanied by the Diocesan Choir.

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from November 24th to December 2nd. Cost €2,095. Bookings with Navan Travel 046-906 8600. Enquiries to Fr. Gerry McCormack, at Kingscourt Parish Office on 042-966 7314.

Collections for 25th & 26th March:
Development Fund: €1,285; Plate: €560; Offerings €50.
Thank You!